Home on Harmony: July 2014

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

My King Louie Chairs Are FINALLY Complete...

I can't even begin to explain my happy dance, peeps! I scored this amazing set of King Louie chairs for the most amazing price and was not about to part ways with them once I began the labor of love that went into finishing them. Let's just say I have never seen that many staples in my LIFE! I first posted them here if you need a reminder of what I'm talking about.
What started out as a not so pretty set turned into the most amazing match of old and classic paired with modern and unique. I could not be more thrilled! After months of telling people they couldn't sit in them because there were no cushions...they can finally be used...YAY!!!
I hope you have a happy dance kind of day ~Kell

Monday, July 28, 2014

Beautiful Bedroom Set For A Friend...

My summer has kept me very busy as I am sure yours has too! I LOVE this time of year. Having my kiddos home and not having a hectic routine is my favorite but I will be honest that once school starts and our schedules get back on track I smile. I thrive on a schedule...that might be my OCD talking :)
Back to the busy summer though...I have had a blast cleaning out my garage of project pieces and finishing furniture for friends! Here is a set that I finished for a friend last month and totally spaced posting about. It was a beautiful 5 piece set that included a dresser, armoire, 2 nightstands, and a mirror. Hope you enjoy the before and after shots...and the last of your summer days! I am soaking up every minute I can with my kids before I cry that they have to go back to school!
Hope you'll drop by again soon ~Kell

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Gorgeous Bassett Armoire...SOLD

Wow, this Bassett armoire is stunning. I love white furniture because it is timeless and classic and this TALL armoire has that same feel to me with the detail it adorns which is why I decided to paint it Du Jour by Valspar and distress it some to show its true age with an updated look. It is such a standout piece because of its size (almost 6 feet tall) and provides amazing storage with its 5 drawers and 2 cubby shelves! I also feel I should mention how sturdy this piece is. It is solid wood with dove tail joints and all of its original hardware!!

You would love an armoire like this in an office for all your papers and what have you. It would also be a perfect addition to your bathroom to store towels and toiletries. It has so many uses that you could place it just about anywhere and find a use for it.

All together it stands 68 in. tall x 38 in. wide x 19 in. deep with 3 drawers behind its tall doors that sit 28.5 in. wide x 12 in. deep and sink 5.5 in. One drawer even features a built in divider for more organization. The bottom 2 drawers measure 30.75 in. wide x 14.5 in. deep and sink 6 in. Isn't she a beaut!!

Thanks for dropping by ~Kell

Beautiful 9 Drawer Drexel Dresser...SOLD

This piece turned out amazing. I absolutely love the color Sparkling Lake by Valspar and couldn't wait to get it on this dresser. It is the perfect mix of blue, green and gray and goes really well with the Special Walnut stain I refinished the top with! I love the mild distressing as well as it gives this piece the perfect aged feel.

This dresser was made by Drexel and is solid wood with dove tail joints. Certainly this is not a cheap piece of furniture...it is in wonderful condition with all of its original hardware. All together it stands 71 in. long x 19 in. deep x 31 in. tall. It features 6 outer drawers which measure 18.5 in. long x 14.75 in. deep. The top two sink 5 in. while the bottom two sink 6.5 in. Behind the beautiful cubby doors complete with key pulls you will find 3 more drawers for additional storage. They measure 21 in. long x 13.75 in. deep. The top drawer sinks 5 in. while the bottom two sink 6.5 in.

While it makes the perfect dresser, it could also be used as a TV console, changing table, buffet, additional storage in an office or entry way. I love to think outside of the box when it comes to furniture!

Hope you're enjoying your summer ~Kell

Not your typical girl...

That's right...I said it! I am not your typical girl. My passions include tools...and making things...and painting...and fixing things...and of course my family ♥ I should have listed them first. OoPs. Anyone who knows me knows that you can crack a joke about my OCD tendencies. {I laugh too...incase you were wondering} And well, let's face it, it's true! As it's been said, "I have CDO. That's OCD but in alphabetical order, as it should be!" I like to think that that trait plays out in my furniture re-do's, my most recent hobby! I really enjoy buying unloved furniture and loving it back to life. I hope you will enjoy what you see...because as my hubby and kiddos can atest to, I enjoyed creating it! Have a look...

About my pieces...

Sometimes I feel like a broken record and if you've read more than one of my postings you'd understand why. In order to avoid saying the same thing over and over I would like to address my process of refinishing pieces here...one time...so you don't have to keep reading about it.
Each piece I purchase to refinish has to be amazing quality. Durable and already standing the test of time. Again with the broken record, but I LOVE OLD FURNITURE!! It is typically solid wood with dove tail joints which is a major bonus in my book. I start off by sanding everything...yes, I know it is old school but it works and I believe in it! After that, I rub it down with a de-glossar just to ensure a good bond. I do not prime every piece I do because I use a paint that has a built in primer but I have learned along the way that some pieces need a little extra help in that department so that tends to happen on an individual basis. After all the prep work has happened, I paint!! My favorite part because you finally get to see the life coming back to a piece that has been long forgotten. For the record, I do not use spray paint. While it may produce a nice finish, I believe in my process. I use an industrail paint sprayer {Graco Magnum} which leaves a nice even finish that can't be beat. Once the paint has dried I am on to the distressing. Again, every piece is individual so I go with what speaks to me :) Some get a heavy distressing while others get none. From there, I use a 320 sand paper over the entire piece to smooth out the finish and follow it up with a coat of wax or polyurethane depending on the use I believe the item will get. I know it's a long process...but it works. And I have to say that I am always pleased with how they come out. Somethimes I wish I could keep them all...but my hubby might not know what to do with 200 dressers...hehehe!!
Each item I finish comes with a small jar of touch up paint as well!

Custom work...

Hello peeps, I have had several people contact me regarding custom pieces. To answer your questions...YES!! I would love to help you customize a piece you already own. I charge $30 an hour plus the cost of supplies. I would be happy to give you a rough estimate for your specific pieces but require a picture to do so. That helps me to see exactly what I am working with, how large it is, how many nooks and crannies it has, etc...If you are interested, feel free to reach out to me at homeonharmony@gmail.com. Thanks for your interest in my work!!

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